Neymar’s clashes and complaints disrupt against Flamengo, watch video | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Santos this Sunday (09), in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo beat Santos 3-2 this Sunday (09), but the São Paulo team struggled to create chances. Neymar, heavily marked throughout the match, had difficulty leading the team and got irritated with referee Sávio Pereira Sampaio’s decisions, even shouting at the referee and receiving a yellow card for complaining.

Always pressured by two or three Flamengo players, the number 10 and captain of Santos was unable to create plays freely. With every touch of the ball, he faced intense marking, limiting the visiting team’s chances at Maracanã.

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HOW DID NEYMAR SUFFER INTENSE MARKING FROM FLAMENGO?

When Flamengo was already leading 2-0 and controlling the match, Bruno Henrique took advantage of a defensive mistake by Santos. In the 36th minute of the second half, the number 27 scored the third for the Rubro-Negro, and Neymar called out his teammates, explicitly calling out defender Zé Ivaldo.

After Neymar left the field in the 40th minute, replaced by Benjamín Rollheiser, Flamengo suffered a blackout and Santos scored two goals in just two minutes. The striker left the field complaining about Vojvoda’s decision and headed to the locker room, clearly showing his dissatisfaction.

WHAT DID VOJVODA SAY ABOUT NEYMAR’S SUBSTITUTION?

After the match, Vojvoda commented on Neymar’s substitution, saying it’s natural for the player to be upset, but the decision was made with the team in mind. The coach emphasized that the change was made respectfully and that the players want to help the club even in difficult times.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO AND SANTOS IN THE BRASILEIRÃO STANDINGS?

With the win, Flamengo moved closer to Palmeiras, both with 68 points. Despite this, the green-and-white team still holds the lead in the Brasileirão due to having more victories.

On the other hand, Neymar’s Santos is in 17th place, the first team in the relegation zone. In total, the alvinegro team has only 33 points, showing difficulties throughout the championship.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.